Congress proclaimed February National Heart Month in 1963.
Are you "heart smart"? When it comes to the heart, it is especially important to remember the adage, "You Are What You Eat" and eat healthy.
Here are some "heart smart" things you can do to help your heart:
Limit your intake of fat
Choose heart-healthy fats over saturated fats and trans fats
Limit your intake of sugars
Limit your intake of sodium/salt
Choose more whole grains, legumes, fresh produce and low fat dairy products
Choose lean meat and poultry
Include fish in your diet
Exercise portion control
Become physically active for 30 to 60 minutes a day
Stop smoking
Limit your intake of alcohol
From Youtube:
The latest nutritional research shows we really are what we eat. Julie Upton, a registered dietitian and communications expert who specializes in nutrition and fitness, explains the science behind a heart healthy diet as well as why it can also help you lose weight. If, for example, you eat fruit or vegetables every 2 to 3 hours, you'll maximize your disease-fighting ability and lose weight too.
Upton also suggests ways to turn recipes into heart healthy options that still taste good. "It's not low-fat that always wins," she says. "It's the right fats. Avocados, for example, are rich in good unsaturated fats and make a great addition to any salad or sandwich."
Upton's articles on creating balanced diet plans are frequently published in The New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Redbook Prevention and Shape magazine. She has also appeared on The Today Show, The CBS Evening News and ABC World News Tonight.
February is National Heart Month!
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